Late NFL legend Frank Gifford's lookalike grandsons go viral

Late NFL legend Frank Gifford's lookalike grandsons go viral
Source: Daily Mail Online

Fans have been gushing over Frank Gifford's 'adorable' grandchildren after his daughter-in-law Erika posted some new snaps of the little ones on social media.

Erika took to Instagram over the weekend and shared photos of her sons Frankie, two, and Ford, one, whom she shares with Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford's son Cody, 34.

The youngsters looked adorable in their navy blue puffer jackets as they attended a special New York Giants game in memory of Frank, who passed away in August 2015 at the age of 84.

One snap showed Ford sitting on the pitch wearing a pair of oversized ear protectors, while another photo saw Cody holding his two boys as he stood in front of a display of his late father's uniform.

Erika captioned the post: 'Happy Frankie and Ford Friday! A couple favorites of the lil' fellas at the @nygiants game honoring their grandpa,' and her followers were quick to comment.

Many were quick to mention the resemblance between the two boys and their grandfather as one wrote: 'They all three look like grandpa.'

A second person said: 'They look so much like Frank Gifford. I bet he would be so proud.'

A third commented: 'They both look like their granddad,' and a fourth wrote: 'So adorable! The Gifford genes are very strong!!'

Cody Gifford pictured with his two sons Frankie, two, and Ford, one, at the MetLife Stadium

Many were quick to mention the resemblance between the two boys and their grandfather (pictured in 2010 with wife Kathie)

Cody and his wife Erika with their eldest son Frankie at a recent New York Giants game, where Frank was honored

Someone else noted: 'They look like Grandpa and Cody is looking more like Frank as he gets older.'

And a different person pointed out: 'So so adorable, looking like Cody and Granddaddy.'

Another Instagram user commented: 'Man they all look like their Grandpa. Handsome boys.'

And someone else told Erika: 'What a special day!! Cody is looking more and more like Frank. Your grandsons are adorable!! you are very blessed.'

Erika also shared a sweet video from the day, where Cody and his eldest son rang the NY Giants bell before kick off in honor of 'Hall of Famer' Frank.

'File this under: one of the most special days. Just wish the man of honor was here for it all,' Erika captioned the footage.
'Thank you so much to The Mara and Tisch families for remembering "Grandpa Frank, number 16!" Last Sunday will forever be a core memory for all of us but especially, our little guys.
'And thank you to Sheila, Joann, and Jill for making this day extra special. #giants100 #frankieandfordfriday,' she added.

Erika's followers commented on her Instagram post about the resemblance between Frank and her sons

Ford, who turned one last month, looked super sweet as he sat on the pitch wearing ear protectors

Frank pictured in December 1956 during his time as a halfback for the New York Giants

Frank, who played for the New York Giants between 1952 and 1960 - and again between 1962 and 1964, died from natural causes on August 9, 2015, a week before his 85th birthday.

In December of last year, Kathie, 71, and Cody lifted the lid on how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) impacted the late NFL legend before his death.

In an interview with People, the mother and son duo revealed how the player-turned-broadcaster's memory worsened as he battled the brain disorder which has affected so many ex-football players.

'The NFL gave my father a life,' Cody said. 'But at the same time, there were dangers.'

On one of his last nights with his father, Cody recalled that 'in the span of one or two minutes, he had forgotten everything I had just said.'

'He had been dealing with old age stuff,' Kathie Lee described in an earlier interview. 'Like losing your car keys, putting them in the microwave.'

The family began noticing the issues in the years leading up to Frank's death at the age of 84. Kathie Lee insists she has not been the same since seeing Frank's brain scan. She said Frank had stage four CTE, the most severe.

'It was heartbreaking to look at it,' Kathie Lee said. 'We found damage to the hippocampus, which is the center for short-term memory...it's the cumulative aggregate blows that you take over a lifetime.'